Vent: aI replacing my position without severance is ruining my life

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Started by chelsea_d_30 · Dec 12, 2025 · 1,725 views · 14 replies
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chelsea_d_30 OP

Quick background on my situation in Indiana — any input appreciated.

AI replacing my position without severance. I've been dealing with this for about 15 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 8 years. My position is non-exempt and I do have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

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daveP_22

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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fine_print_reader_28

Idk but following this thread — Are you me? Literally going through this rn.

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justmyopinion_5

I've dealt with this before.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

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startuplife_13

Tbh not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.

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jurys_out_18

NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. Obviously I don't know all the details of your situation though.

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TaxPro_CPA_14

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.

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alex_p_nyc_29

Went through something like this -- ended up getting a lawyer involved which made all the difference.

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is_this_even_legal_21

Have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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Justin_W_14

This happened to my coworker too.

I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run ngl.

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just_a_lurker_99_34

NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. Every situation is different so YMMV.

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TaxPro_CPA_14

Idk but not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

I ended up hiring an attorney to send teh initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run honestly.

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first_time_poster_hi_19

Following this thread — Same boat here, please update us on what happens!

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hannah_b_18

Real talk: following this thread — Same boat here, please update us on what happens!

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brandon.w_3

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.